The growing role of MedTech in healthcare
More than six million people are waiting for routine orthopaedic operations in the UK. This is the highest figure in the 74-year history of the NHS, d
19 July, 2022
Speeding recovery from venous leg ulcers to reduce potentially complex side effects
Covid-19 has impacted healthcare delivery around the world. The pandemic turbo charged more remote healthcare diagnostics and consultations, leading t
04 July, 2022
VTE in acute stroke patients can be prevented using the geko™ device
In honour of National Thrombosis Week 2022 (NTW22), Dr Indira Natarajan – Stroke Physician at Royal Stoke University Hospital, a clinical partner of S
27 June, 2022
Bernard Ross on MedTech solutions in the press
Our CEO, Bernard Ross, regularly features in medical publications discussing topical issues in the world of MedTech. Here are some of the media Bernar
06 June, 2022
National Thrombosis Week: the geko™ device and VTE prevention
This May, non-profit organisation Thrombosis UK held its annual virtual conference: National Thrombosis Week (NTW22). The 10-day event raises awarenes
18 May, 2022
Blood clot risk higher for six months after having Covid
The BBC has reported results from a recent study that show people with severe Covid-19, and those infected during the first wave, had an increased ris
28 April, 2022
Sky Medical Technology announces availability of the geko™ device on government of India e-marketplace portal (GeM)
Last week, we announced the geko™ device’s availability on the Government of India e-Marketplace (GeM) procurement portal. This will allow government
14 April, 2022
World Health Day 2022 – a chance to reflect on holistic healthcare
7th April marks World Health Day 2022. This annual event, promoted by the World Health Organisation, draws attention to a specific health topic of co
06 April, 2022
Bernard Ross driving innovation as new Liverpool City Region board member
The Liverpool City Region (LCR) Combined Authority has brought together ten local businesspeople from across different industries to form the new LCR
23 March, 2022
Joining forces with the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI)
Widely considered the voice of the UK’s HealthTech community, the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) supports healthcare companies in
16 March, 2022
Royal Stoke University Hospital Impact Story
Royal Stoke University Hospital Impact Story A healthy outlook The Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH) is a world-class centre of clinical and acad
09 March, 2022
Sky Medical Technology attends Arab Health 2022
Last month, we attended the Arab Health conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to showcase the geko™ device and our OnPulse™ technology. Hosted at
16 February, 2022
Eight MedTech themes and trends for 2022
Igniting innovation Healthcare systems worldwide have struggled under immense pressures from the pandemic. Treating an influx of Covid-19 cases combin
25 January, 2022
Sky Medical Technology wins FDA clearance to market the geko™ device in venous insufficiency and ischemia
On 16th December 2021, we were awarded FDA clearance 510(k) to market the geko™ device for increasing microcirculatory blood flow in lower limb soft t
25 January, 2022
Sky Medical Technology reaccredited by RCN for geko™ user training programme in VTE prevention
We were recently awarded reaccreditation from the prestigious Royal College of Nursing (RCN) for our user training programme for the geko™ device in v
22 December, 2021
BBC Bitesize: Innovation in STEAM
Last week, our R&D Engineer Connor McWhirter was part of a panel for BBC Bitesize’s innovation initiative – a school tour designed to encourage an
14 December, 2021
The importance of clinical trials
Our Head of Clinical Affairs, Kieron Day has worked in MedTech for 20 years leading clinical studies in MedTech companies. Kieron joined us in 2019 to
30 November, 2021
Sky Medical Technology captured the news
Publications around the world have featured Sky Medical Technology articles written by our talented team and partners. Each piece showcases the import
16 November, 2021
Using the geko™ device to take on oedema for faster recovery
A major hospital in Jordan’s second largest city has become the latest hospital in the region to adopt the geko™ device to treat and prevent lower lim
18 October, 2021
World Thrombosis Day
Wednesday 13th October marks World Thrombosis Day 2021. With more than 2,000 partners in 100+ countries, this global movement raises awareness of veno
11 October, 2021
Sky Medical Technology named Most Innovative Neuromuscular Therapy Technology 2021: OnPulse™
This year marks the sixth annual International Life Sciences Awards. Hosted by Global Health & Pharma, the awards celebrate the talented companies
23 September, 2021
Bringing the geko™ to market
According to the World Health Organisation, the global average life expectancy has increased by more than six years between 2000 and 2019 while the po
23 September, 2021
Medical technology and cost efficiency in US healthcare systems
Many medical treatment plans are designed to manage people’s illnesses, not necessarily cure them. However, this is expensive and challenging, both in
09 September, 2021
The road to healthcare innovation
With an increased proportion of the population living longer, the demand for medical care has increased exponentially. The NHS has been struggling to
18 August, 2021
Sky Medical Technology in the news
June and July saw Sky Medical Technology featured in the news, demonstrating the positive impact of the geko™ device in healthcare. Our Chief Commerci
30 July, 2021
Sky Medical Technology wins Liverpool Echo Regional Business Award 2021
This month we received the award for Innovation and Technology at this year’s Liverpool Echo Regional Business Awards. The award recognises the compan
18 May, 2021
Innovation in MedTech as a driver of new investment opportunities
Medical innovation has become a significant focus for venture capital investment in the last ten years. A growing, ageing population combined with the
18 May, 2021
Why we cannot abandon innovation beyond COVID
One of the few silver linings to come from the pandemic has been the rapid adoption of innovation in healthcare. The healthcare industry has needed th
18 May, 2021
Investing in innovation: the opportunities for MedTech
Our Founder and CEO, Bernard Ross, spoke to What Investment about the growing benefits of investing in MedTech: Pressure is mounting on the global hea
18 May, 2021
Sky Medical Technology named Most Innovative MedTech Company 2020
Each year the International Life Sciences Award recognises the most dedicated innovators within the life sciences industry, and celebrates those that
18 May, 2021
